What is the cheapest way to get from Forbach to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Forbach to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €25 - €65 and takes 8h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forbach to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Forbach to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Forbach and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbach to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Bahnhof, Forbach and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Messegelände, Saarbrücken and Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Forbach and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Forbach to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Forbach(F) and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Forbach to Rotterdam?

The distance between Forbach and Rotterdam is 814 km. The road distance is 420.3 km.

How do I travel from Forbach to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Forbach to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 26m and costs €130 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Forbach to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Forbach to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbach to Rotterdam bus from?

Forbach to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saarbrücken bus station.

Where do I catch the Forbach to Rotterdam train from?

Forbach to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Forbach(F) station.

Train or bus from Forbach to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Forbach to Rotterdam is to train via Paris which takes 5h 26m and costs €130 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €65 and takes 8h 48m.

Where does the Forbach to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Forbach to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Forbach to Rotterdam train arrive?

Forbach to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris l'Est station.

Can I drive from Forbach to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbach to Rotterdam is 420 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Forbach to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 824+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Forbach to Rotterdam - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Forbach to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Forbach(F) to Paris l'Est82
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam CentraalThalys
5h 26m
€138–282
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Rotterdam Central StationN846
8h 48m
€25–65
Drive 420.3 km
1. Drive from Forbach to Rotterdam420.3 km
5h 1m
€75–109
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Ville
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LUX - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 26m
€120–364
Train
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz VilleTer
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to LuxembourgTer
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-MidiP / ...
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraal
7h 54m
€48–130
Train #2
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Koblenz HauptbahnhofRe1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to MG Hbf /EuropaplatzRe8
3. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaak
11h 32m
€99–220
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Forbach to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)FRA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 14m
€161–400
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Forbach to Mannheim Hbf
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)STR - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 54m
€160–422

Forbach to Rotterdam by train and foot

14Weekly Services

5h 26mAverage Duration

€138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 814.3 km
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Forbach, France and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Forbach(F) to Rotterdam Centraal via Paris Gare De L'Est and Paris Nord in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Rotterdam Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €25–65 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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